'Birds of Prey: and the Fantabulous emancipation of one Harley Quinn' trivia and fun facts
A record director
Cathy Yan is the first asiatic woman ever directing a superhero blockbuster. Moreover, she is the second female director in the DC Extended Universe after Patty Jenkins ('Wonder Woman').
Other possible villains
Sharlto Copley and Sam Rockwell were considered for the Black Mask role, although this last one turned down the character performed in the end by Ewan McGregor.
From little to really big
This is only the second feature film from director Cathy Yan, after directing in her natal China the little family comedy 'Dead Pigs'.
Leading role and producer
Margot Robbie reprises her role of Harley Quinn after 'Suicide Squad' but with more creative voice now, being also the producer of the film.
Idea of its lead actress
Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn) was the one who presented the idea of a Birds of Prey movie as a group superhero action movie to Warner Bros and DC.
Other possible Huntress
Alexandra Daddario, Sofia Boutella, Margaret Qualley and Cristin Milioti were rumored for the role of Helena Bertinelli, which was for Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
Working title
The working title for this film was 'Fox Force Five'. Margot Robbie said it was a reference to 'Pulp Fiction'. At the same time, the sentence said by Uma Thurman in that film is a reference to 'Kill Bill'.
From a villain to a superhero
The screenwriter of the film, Christina Hodson, has been also selected by DC and Warner Bros for writing the Flash movie starring Ezra Miller.
Harder this time
Although 'Suicide Squad' was rated PG-13, this sequel of one of its characters has been rated R due to violence.